In advance
Example: They prepare everything in advance before the event
Definition
"In advance" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate that an action is done before a particular time or event. For example, preparing everything in advance means completing all necessary tasks ahead of the event to ensure readiness.
Etymology
The phrase "in advance" comes from the combination of 'in,' meaning within or inside, and 'advance,' derived from the Old French 'avancer,' which means to move forward or improve. Together, they convey the idea of doing something forward of time. Did you know that "advance" originally referred to moving forward in battle or progress?
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"In advance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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